Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer

STV•Chattanooga, TN

1d•$118,490 - $135,417•Hybrid

About The Position

STV has an exciting opportunity for a Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer in either our Franklin or Chattanooga, TN locations. This role is ideal for an experienced drainage and hydraulics engineer who is ready to take on greater technical leadership, guide complex design efforts, support public-sector clients, and mentor early-career staff while contributing to high-visibility transportation programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional looking to take their career to the next level and grow a Tennessee Water Resources Group.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering
10+ years’ of related experience
PE licensure in TN or ability to obtain within 6 months
TDOT design experience preferred
TDEC Level I and Level II EPSC certification preferred
Experience in design with highways, intersections, roundabouts, interchanges, widenings, and bike/ped facilities.
Experience or familiarity with OpenRoads Design (ORD) and/or Geopak
Candidate should possess knowledge and experience of TDOT and Local government design and permitting requirements.
Experience using hydrologic and hydraulic software such as Geopak Drainage, SUDA, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS modeling.
Experience preparing permit applications for local, state, and federal agencies is a plus
Strong inter-personal skills for client and other engineering discipline interaction

Responsibilities

Independently prepare culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies
Independently prepare and submit stormwater permit documentation through various agencies
Participate in project development meetings
Serve as the lead drainage engineer and Engineer of Record on projects as directed by senior staff.
Provide professional design services for transportation improvement projects, including storm drains, culverts, storm water management, and erosion and sediment control.
Coordinate design development and assist with technical direction of junior staff
Achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget
Independently prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
Establishing working relationships and interface with client technical staff and project managers
Mentoring supporting water resource design staff
The candidate will be independently designing and mentoring junior staff for successful project outcomes.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships